US Bridges

Group Camp Road over Traverse Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW of SR 18 · Structure no. 000000000003914

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Group Camp Road over Traverse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Group Camp Road over Traverse Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGroup Camp Road
CrossesTraverse Creek
Location1 MI NW of SR 18
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5085, -80.4377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2012)
Projected traffic170 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Group Camp Road over Traverse Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Group Camp Road over Traverse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Group Camp Road over Traverse Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Group Camp Road over Traverse Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Group Camp Road over Traverse Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.